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Benedetti ablaze and Mӑcelaru rides the crest of great waves with the Philharmonia

Cristian Măcelaru, Nicola Benedetti and the Philharmonia
© Philharmonia Orchestra | David McCaffrey
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“Benedetti... the epitome of Edwardian elegance”
Reviewed at Royal Festival Hall, London on 19 April 2026
Elgar, Violin Concerto in B minor, Op.61
Chaminade, Callirhoë Suite
Debussy, La Mer
Cristian Măcelaru, Conductor
Nicola Benedetti, Violin
A Resurrection for the ages: Kent Nagano conducts the Philharmonia
*****
A brilliant UK premiere of John Adams’ After the Fall
****1
Renes replaces Runnicles in a remarkable Philharmonia Bruckner 8
****1
Karpman’s opera Balls tells a great story, but overshoots the line
**111
Giltburg and Foster celebrate the Philharmonia’s 80th birthday
****1
Paavo Järvi and the Philharmonia: a debut and a swansong
****1
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